MAGA Granny Rejects Jan. 6 Pardon | High School Athlete Dies In Game

CALIFORNIA — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across California. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

• Newsom To Crash Trump LA Wildfire Visit 'In Spirit Of Cooperation'
• CHP Officers Help Stranded Sea Lion
• MAGA Granny Jan. 6 Rioter Rejects Pardon ‘As Insult To Nation’
• High School Soccer Player Dies During Game
• Bomb Squads Help Dispose Of Antique Military Ordnance
• Student Says ICE Agent Asked For ID On Public Bus, School District Warns
• Marilyn Manson Won't Face Charges Following Sexual Abuse Investigation
• Fake Firefighters Brought Fire Truck To Sneak Into Wildfire Zone: LASD
• Rocket Launch Creates Visual Feast Across California Skies
• Kamala Harris Heads From Inauguration Straight To serve Food To Altadena Fire Victims
• CA Sues Trump Over Ending Birthright Citizenship
• Widow Of Fallen Police Officer Loses House In Palisades Fire
• If ICE Comes To School: CA Issues Guidance For Teachers, Staff
• Man Charged With Carjacking Police Vehicle, Leading To Car Chase
• Councilwoman Charged With Bribing Public Officer: DA
• 2 Arrested For Animal Cruelty; 14 Dogs, 250+ Birds Saved: Police
• Former CA Police Chief Among Jan. 6 Rioters Pardoned
• Famed CA Area Restaurateur Charles Phan Dies
• Man Sexually Assaulted, Robbed On Hiking Trail: Police
• 46 CA Restaurants, Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Semifinalists
• Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag Sue City After Losing Home In Palisades Fire
• 'Armed, Dangerous' Corona Man Sought In CA Killing
• FBI Investigates Drone Collision That Damaged Firefighting Plane

Other notable stories this week include:

Killer Sentenced For 1986 Murders Of 2 Women In Fremont

David Emery Misch has now been found guilty of three killings that rattled the East Bay in the 1980s and he awaits a fourth murder trial.

'Green And Gold' Has Local Ties, Brothers Bet The Farm On Film Release

Brothers Anders and Davin Lindwall's "Green and Gold" feature film (Jan. 31) follows a handshake bet on the Packers to save the family farm.

Trump Rails Against FEMA, Pledges Aid, Embraces Newsom In LA Visit

Without saying how much, the president vowed to open federal coffers for wildfire aid to California and made nice with the governor.

All-Star FireAid Concert Lineup To Include Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga

The performance at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum will include Stevie Wonder, Sting the Red Hot Chili Pppers, Olivia Rodrigo and Rod Stewart.

110 Jan. 6 Defendants From CA Pardoned In Trump’s First Official Act

Shortly after being sworn in, President Donald Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack.

Notorious 'Gone Girl' Kidnapper Convicted In South Bay Home Invasions

Matthew Muller has pleaded guilty to two previously unsolved home invasions and faces additional charges out of Contra Costa County.

Teen Accused Of Killing Lake Elsinore Man Arrested, Officials Say

A 17-year-old from Perris was booked into Juvenile Hall months after a 42-year-old man from Lake Elsinore was fatally shot.

Rapper A$AP Rocky Rejects Last-Minute Plea Deal In Hollywood Shooting

The rapper would have done six months for the shooting that grazed a hip hop artist during an altercation in Hollywood.

Oakland PD Pursuit Policy Comes Under Scrutiny: Report

Newsom has threatened to dissolve OPD's partnership with CHP if it doesn't loosen its pursuit policy. The police chief proposed a solution.

Long Beach Bowl To Open By End Of The Year

The city's first-ever amphitheater will open along the Downtown Long Beach waterfront near the Queen Mary.

Dine LA Restaurant Week Returns With Special Menus, Wildfire Benefit

Hundreds of local restaurants across LA County are offering special lunch and dinner menus at a range of prices.

Man Posed As Child Services To Lure And Rape Teen At Bus Stop: LAPD

Police arrested a 57-year-old man suspected of using a child care sign to gain the trust of a young girl at a bus stop.

Palm Springs International Airport Approved For Extensive Remodel

The plan calls for a hybrid Rental Car Center, a parking structure with two sub-surface levels north of the terminal, and new baggage claim.

San Diego Skater Shines Bright In Disney On Ice: 'Magic In The Stars'

Patch talked with Azul Diaz, a 19-year-old skater from Chula Vista who is ready to shine bright in Magic in the Stars.

Inland Empire Brewers Guild To Host Wildfire Relief Benefit Beer Fest

"Pouring for a Cause": The guild's first event of the year will raise funds for breweries affected by recent wildfires and windstorms.

Beyonce, Paris Hilton, Disney Donate Millions To Help LA Fire Victims

From Leonardo DiCaprio to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, here are the celebrities and other figures who have made large donations.

Williams Sonoma Store Closing At Promenade Temecula Mall: What To Know

The cookware, appliances, and home furnishings store has given its final sale date as residents scramble for last-minute deals.

Evacuation Orders Expanded For Border 2 Fire In San Diego County

The Border 2 Fire has burned 6,273 acres, forced evacuation orders and warnings, and prompted road and school closures.